There are a number of ways we can help you to relocate and sort out accommodation when you take up a post with us in Kent. The Local Authority Mortgage Scheme helps first time buyers in certain districts to get a mortgage with a lower deposit. We are also able to offer financial assistance with initial rental deposits or other expenses to people moving into Kent to take up a post.

We offer various relocation packages, up to of £8,000, to assist you with relocating to live nearer to your new place of work (subject to eligibility). This covers specific types of removal and relocation costs, as defined by the HMRC, and may include payments for things like removal costs, a lodging or travelling allowance, costs of replacing domestic goods, the costs of certain professional fees (for example, estate agents and solicitors) and connection/disconnection from utilities services.

We are committed to helping our employees achieve the perfect balance and still be responsive to meeting changing needs of the service. We offer:

part-time working

job share

flex-time

Arrangements are dependent on your job role and needs of the service. You will be expected to work throughout your designated area. This may involve you being based at locations other than your administrative base in accordance with service needs. Depending on your role you can fulfill your contracted hours across different working patterns. For example:

We offer membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings. If you are transferring from another local government employer your service will be aggregated. A new employee may also be able to transfer their benefits from other schemes.

Support Line is a confidential service that offers staff up to a maximum of 7 sessions of counselling a year. The service is paid for by Kent County Council as part of our commitment to staff care and enables employees to meet challenges, both personally and professionally.